EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement

EXERCISE 12–3Pronoun–antecedent agreement

Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.

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A police dog will do anything for their master, including giving up their life.

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A police dog will do anything for its master, including giving up its life. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: A police dog will do anything for their master, including giving up their life.

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An eighteenth-century architect was also a classical scholar; they were often at the forefront of archaeological research.

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Eighteenth-century architects were also classical scholars; they were often at the forefront of archaeological research. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: An eighteenth-century architect was also a classical scholar; they were often at the forefront of archaeological research.

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If anyone on the premises is caught smoking, they will be severely reprimanded.

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Anyone who is caught smoking on the premises will be severely reprimanded. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: If anyone on the premises is caught smoking, they will be severely reprimanded.

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The sophomore class elects their president tomorrow.

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The sophomore class elects its president tomorrow. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: The sophomore class elects their president tomorrow.

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I can be standing in front of a photocopy machine, with parts scattered around my feet, and someone will ask me to let them make a copy.

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I can be standing in front of a photocopy machine, with parts scattered around my feet, and someone will ask to make a copy. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: I can be standing in front of a photocopy machine, with parts scattered around my feet, and someone will ask me to let them make a copy.

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Ever since the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper, a rock star must feel at least a little nervous every time they have to board a plane.

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Ever since the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper, rock stars must feel at least a little nervous every time they have to board a plane. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: Ever since the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper, a rock star must feel at least a little nervous every time they have to board a plane.

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Anyone who left before the game was over might have gotten home ahead of the traffic, but they missed an incredible ninth inning.

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Fans who left before the game was over might have gotten home ahead of the traffic, but they missed an incredible ninth inning. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: Anyone who left before the game was over might have gotten home ahead of the traffic, but they missed an incredible ninth inning.

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A talented young entrepreneur in Silicon Valley can make themselves rich in a very short time.

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A talented young entrepreneur in Silicon Valley can become rich in a very short time.orTalented young entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley can make themselves rich in a very short time. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: A talented young entrepreneur in Silicon Valley can make themselves rich in a very short time.

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An adult panda must consume at least fifty pounds of bamboo a day if they are to remain healthy.

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An adult panda must consume at least fifty pounds of bamboo a day to remain healthy.orAdult pandas must consume at least fifty pounds of bamboo a day if they are to remain healthy. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: An adult panda must consume at least fifty pounds of bamboo a day if they are to remain healthy.

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Everyone who drives a sport utility vehicle talks about how safe they feel in a large vehicle, but they aren’t considering the safety of people who drive smaller cars.

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People who drive sport utility vehicles talk about how safe they feel in a large vehicle, but they aren’t considering the safety of people who drive smaller cars. For more help, see section 12a.
EXERCISE 12–3 Pronoun–antecedent agreement - Edit each sentence to eliminate problems with pronoun-antecedent agreement. Answers may vary.: Everyone who drives a sport utility vehicle talks about how safe they feel in a large vehicle, but they aren’t considering the safety of people who drive smaller cars.